The changing situation of the imperial court brought continuous turmoil. The development of the situation impacted the subjects of the Ming Dynasty and impacted all forces. All forces were rapidly reorganized, evolved and shuffled.
In fact, this kind of turmoil had already begun after Zhu Houzhao hastily ascended the throne.
The sudden death of Emperor Hongzhi broke the balance of the situation in the court. Since then, the turmoil of the new dynasty and the change of people's mentality have begun. It seems that a series of rebellious and absurd behaviors of Zhu Houzhao led to the current result, but
Actually, not really.
To be fair, the development of the situation to today's point has a lot to do with the expansion of the civil servants in the outer court and their attempts to interfere with the imperial power and seize the decision-making power of the government. At one time, they thought they saw an opportunity for the civil servant group to control the Ming Dynasty, but in reality
Give them a slap in the face and let them understand that it is just a soap bubble of hope that will be extinguished at the touch of a touch. It is a mirage, a flower in the water, the moon in the mirror, which is elusive and out of reach.
The weaknesses of the civil service group have been fully exposed in the past few months. Boaring power is not power, and arrogance is never true strength. After a violent storm, a mess of chicken feathers was left on the ground.
After this time, many foreign court officials became naked people after the tide receded. Their integrity, their aloofness, and their aloofness all became a laughing stock after the storm. In order to protect themselves, they went one after another to the 'eunuchs' they called before.
The ''sycophants'' surrendered. They gave up their ridiculous ideals for the sake of immediate benefits.
How crazy it was to scream at the beginning, how ridiculous it is to be humble now. The more people gnashed their teeth and pointed to the sky and the earth before swearing, the faster their spine and kneecaps softened.
This may be human nature, but it seems that we cannot use the word human nature to cover up our shame.
Liu Jin's strong rise was, to some extent, thanks to the civil servants of the outer court. As the emperor's agent, the inner court has always been a tool used by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty to balance the power of the outer court. Everyone sitting on the throne
They learned this point almost without any teachers. However, the officials of the outer court read poetry and books, but they could not understand this point. In other words, they actually understood it, but they were stubborn and just wanted to give it a try.
This trial left a painful realization.
Of course, the turbulent situation cannot exist for a long time. The differentiation of forces and power is complete, people are also thinking about peace and stability, and everyone in the court hopes to end the current state.
As Li Dongyang, Yang Tinghe and others, the Duke and the local officials came forward, Zhu Houzhao also realized this. After taking precious time to communicate with Liu Jin in the busy harem life, Liu Jin also became keenly aware
It's time for me to calm down a bit.
During this period, the sudden expansion of power brought about an expansion of mentality. After Liu Jin calmed down, he realized that what he needed to do now was not to attack violently, but to stick to the results of his battle. Stabilize the power in his hands and put his mind to it.
The most fundamental issue is to turn to the Emperor and further consolidate the Emperor's trust in him.
My power and status come from Zhu Houzhao. I cannot abandon the fundamentals and pursue the inferior, and cannot be too radical.
Liu Jin's proposal to build leopard houses on Qionghua Island with funds from the Ministry of Household Affairs did not meet with much opposition. In return, Liu Jin also ceased his activities and temporarily stopped his aggressive attacks.
It was as if the government and the public had entered a weak refractory period after passion. It seemed that everyone suddenly entered a strange and peaceful state of dormancy. The outer court needed time to learn the lessons of blood and lick the huge wounds. The inner court also
It takes time to digest power and gather strength.
Of course, for Liu Jin, many names have been added to his blacklist. Zhang Yanling is the most qualified one among them. At the same time, Liu Jin also understands the truth that no matter what, military power is the most real power. He must
Only by finding ways to grab it can you truly control the situation.
Zhang Yanling's life quickly got on the right track. After taking office as the admiral of Zhenwei Camp, he has truly become a member of the Ming Dynasty's noble group. Of course, the challenges brought are also huge. There are many bad habits in the Beijing camp.
He needs to carry out a completely new transformation of Zhenwei Camp. It needs a thorough cleansing in terms of mental outlook and combat skills to make Zhenwei Camp the kind of soldier he imagined.
Zhang Yanling understands that leading the army has only stepped into the first threshold of power. He is still far from being able to protect himself and prevent others from making wrong ideas about him. To a certain extent, what he is today is also a gift from the imperial power.
.And true strength does not require gifts from others. There is a long way to go.
The transformation of the military cannot be accomplished overnight, but some things must be done as soon as possible because it has been delayed for too long.
On the tenth day of August, three matchmakers hired by the Jianchang Marquis went to Baizhifang to discuss the marriage at the family mansion.
The Marquis's wife, Xu Wanyi, personally brought three matchmakers to propose marriage. This was truly a unique event.
The betrothal gift he carried shocked all the people in Baizhifang. The betrothal gift boxes, carriages, carriages and horses formed a long queue in front of Tan's house, which subverted the imagination of the onlookers about wealth.
The Tan family has a very good reputation in Baizhifang. Mrs. Tan used to often provide free medical consultations to ordinary people in Baizhifang. Miss Tan family has always taken good care of the neighbors and has done a lot of medical treatment and relief work, so
She is very popular among the people. This time Tan Ruqing is getting married, so the people are naturally happy from the bottom of their hearts, and many aunts and ladies come to help take care of her.
For many common people, it is not surprising that Miss Tan can marry into a wealthy family. Some people think that with Miss Tan’s character and appearance, it is more than enough to marry the number one scholar. On the contrary, it is more suitable for marrying into the Marquis of Jianchang
I felt a little angry.
It is said that the Marquis of Jianchang has a bad character. Miss Tan was not his official wife in the past, and he does not know whether he will be happy in the future. Miss Tan is smart, beautiful, kind and generous, and should have a better destination. Marry her
The Marquis is a concubine, which makes people feel like a good cabbage has been eaten by a pig, which makes people feel uneasy.
However, after seeing the splendid betrothal gift and seeing Princess Ruyi, the principal wife of the Marquis' Mansion, come to offer the betrothal gift in person, I feel a little more at ease. It seems that the Jianchang Marquis Mansion still attaches great importance to Miss Tan. Forget about that one.
Jianchang Hou knows the goods and knows he has found a treasure.
The elder of the Tan family who stepped forward to raise the issue was Chen Liang, the old butler of the Tan family mansion, who had served the Tan family for three generations. Tan Ruqing's father did not show up at all, and the reason for this is unknown.
The Tan family has always said to the outside world that Mrs. Tan’s only son Mei Ziping has passed away for many years, but in fact many people know the inside story. Tan Ruqing’s father Mei Ziping is actually still alive, but Mrs. Tan kicked her out of the house many years ago.
, severed the relationship.
Tan Ruqing's life experience is actually quite pitiful. Although she grew up with the care of her grandmother, she has no love from her parents. Tan Ruqing has lived with Mrs. Tan since she was a child. Even her surname is Mrs. Tan's.
There are very few interactions and no feelings. There is a reason for this.
Tan Ruqing's father was an unusual person. Not only did he refuse to inherit his family's medical skills, but he also behaved very perversely in matters of marriage. When he was young, he was infatuated with a prostitute in the capital, and he refused to listen to dissuasion and divorced Tan Ruqing's biological mother.
She took the prostitute as his wife. Mrs. Tan was naturally furious and refused to listen to her advice, so Mrs. Tan kicked her out of the house and never wanted to see him again.
Tan Ruqing's mother died of depression when Tan Ruqing was two years old. From then on, Tan Ruqing lived with Mrs. Tan in the capital, and even changed her surname to Mrs. Tan. Mrs. Tan was a hero among women.
Even when it comes to treating his own son
, and refused to rub dirt in her eyes. What she has told Tan Ruqing for many years is that her parents are dead. It was not until the funeral of her grandfather who died of illness when Tan Ruqing was nine years old that Tan Ruqing saw the thin-faced girl.
The man claimed to be her father.
But for Tan Ruqing, she no longer has any emotions for this father in her heart.
When her grandmother died of illness in Nanjing, her father came again. This time, he actually talked to Tan Ruqing about the family inheritance in the mourning hall, and reached out to Tan Ruqing to ask for money. He also went against her grandmother's instructions and handed over the family inheritance to Tan Ruqing who had been there for more than ten years.
The woman who was not allowed to enter Tan's house was brought in. Tan Ruqing was really angry and angry.
Tan's family property was all in the name of his grandmother, Mrs. Tan. Mrs. Tan also stipulated in her will that she would not leave anything to unfilial sons. However, Tan Ruqing still cared about favors and gave her old Nanjing house to her father, asking her father to write down a promise that nothing would be left to him from now on.
There is no evidence of entanglement and no contact from then on, which is equivalent to severing the relationship.
Zhang Yanling knew all these things. One time when Tan Ruqing and Tan Ruqing hugged and chatted, Tan Ruqing told Zhang Yanling everything. This also made Zhang Yanling cherish and love Tan Ruqing even more.
When communicating in advance this time, Tan Ruqing said that she would not notify her father to come and participate in her marriage, so Zhang Yanling naturally agreed to him.
On the day when the betrothal gift was given, the wedding date was chosen, which was August 14th.
Zhang Yanling hopes to marry Tan Ruqing before the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th, so that she can have a reunited Mid-Autumn Festival. Although the time is a little rushed, the Zhang family has already started preparing for many things a few days ago, so it is not a good idea.
Don't worry either.
Soon, the big day came. On the morning of August 14th, Zhang Yanling, clad in red and colorful, rode a big white horse and led a large wedding procession to the bride's door. After the bride got on the sedan, the luxurious wedding procession formed a large circle along the white paper square.
After that, he left in a huff.
The people in Baizhifang wiped away tears and were moved, while admiring the grandeur and enthusiasm of the scene. At the same time, they called their children and followed the procession to the Jianchang Marquis Mansion for the banquet. Because Jianchang Marquis had already fought.
Hello, I would like to thank the folks in Baizhifang for taking care of Miss Tan over the years. We have prepared a flowing banquet to entertain the folks.
In addition, it is said that there are red envelopes available and gifts given.